Men and molecules

The chemical, biochemical and pharmaceutical industries have played a key role in Belgium's industrial development, which has taken on an international scope. As such, the country is globally renowned for its standards and innovation in the fields of chemistry, synthetic materials, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. The past century, and all of the social, scientific and economic change it brought, has shaped the history of chemistry within Belgium. This is a story of scientific curiosity, technological innovation, painstaking work and pioneering endeavours: a story of molecules and humanity.